5-Day Masai Mara and Great Lakes Group Sharing Safari

Masai Mara National Reserve(2N) → Lake Nakuru National Park(1N) → Lake Naivasha(1N)

4.8 (4 Reviews)

STAY   budget hotels + camp

$ 978

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Day 1 Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Pick up from the hotel at around 7:30am and go to our office to meet the rest of the group. Later, drive southwards along the floor of the Great Rift Valley with a stopover at the viewpoint, arriving in time for lunch at Sankale Camp. Later, proceed for an evening game drive exploring the well-known tree-studded grasslands and rolling hills. The famous Mara is also renowned for its great herds of plain game, black-maned lions, leopards, and cheetahs, but it is also home to numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife found in Kenya. Your dinner and overnight stay are at Sankale Camp or alternative Budget Camps.

 

  • Meals - Lunch & Dinner Included
  • Drinking Water Included
  • Soft & Alcoholic Drinks not included

After breakfast, depart for a full day of game viewing and a picnic lunch at the Mara River. There is usually a large concentration of wildlife at the river. Enjoy your picnic lunch as you watch the crocodiles, hippos, and other animals in and around the water. On this day, you have the option of visiting the Masai villages. All your meals and an overnight stay are at Sankale Camp or alternative Budget Camps.

 

  • Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  • Drinking Water Included
  • Soft & Alcoholic Drinks not included

After breakfast, proceed to an optional Masai village visit, paid directly at the village. Thereafter, depart to Nakuru town with a picnic lunch on the way, arriving in the evening. If time allows, you pass via Naivasha for a boat ride to Lake Naivasha Crescent Island. Your dinner and overnight stay are at Hillcourt Resort or alternative budget Hotel.

 

  • Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  • Drinking Water Included
  • Soft & Alcoholic Drinks not included

After an early breakfast, spend the morning in Lake Nakuru National Park, where you will see a lot of flamingos among other birds (about 350 species have been recorded here). Lake Nakuru National Park is also home to the black and white rhinoceros. The park has also been established to protect endangered species such as the rhino and is home to Columbus monkeys, leopards, giraffes, and various plain antelopes. Afterward, depart to the nearby town of Naivasha. Your dinner and overnight stay are at Hotel Chambai Safari or alternative budget hotel.

 

  • Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  • Drinking Water Included
  • Soft & Alcoholic Drinks not included

After an early breakfast, proceed to Hell's Gate National Park, where you will have a chance to visit the geothermal power plant in Ol Karia and the hot springs. Hell's Gate is the only park that allows transport by walking and cycling. There is an optional visit to Crescent Island for a boat ride where you watch hippos and other wild animals. After lunch, depart to Nairobi, arriving at 5:00pm with a drop off at your hotel.

 

  • Meals - Breakfast Included
  • Drinking Water Included
  • Soft & Alcoholic Drinks not included

Stay & Meal Details

Package Policies

  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water(On all days)
  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Standard Cancellation Charges

Unless otherwise stated in writing, cancellations are charged as follows: TIME BEFORE TRAVEL CANCELLATION CHARGE60+ DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL Deposit only59–43 DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL 40% of total booking value42–29 DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL 60% of total booking value28–7 DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL 90% of total booking value6 DAYS OR LESS / NO-SHOW 100% of total booking value 

 

Non-Refundable Items

Certain travel components may be 100% non-refundable once booked or issued, regardless of the cancellation date. These may include, but are not limited to: • Domestic or international flights • Park or conservation fees • Gorilla/chimpanzee permits • Hot air balloon safaris • Train tickets • Visa or permit-related costs • Festive season accommodation • Special event bookings • Supplier deposits or prepaid services 

 

Changes to Bookings

Any requested change to dates, accommodation, rooming, routing, guest numbers, or activities will be subject to availability and supplier approval. Changes may attract: • Amendment fees • Supplier penalties • Rate differences • Additional transport or logistics costs Where a change results in cancellation of any confirmed service, the relevant cancellation terms may apply. 

 

No-Shows and Unused Services 

No refunds will be given for: • No-shows • Late arrivals • Early departures • Missed transfers • Unused meals, activities, accommodation, or services • Services missed due to incomplete travel documents, delays, illness, or traveller misconduct

 

Force Majeure

We are not liable for cancellations, delays, changes, or losses caused by events beyond our control, including but not limited to extreme weather, government restrictions, political unrest, airline disruption, road closures, natural disasters, park closures, or supplier insolvency. Where possible, we will assist with rebooking or alternative arrangements, but refunds will depend on supplier policies and recoverable amounts. 

 

Refund Processing

Where a refund is due, it will only be processed once has received any recoverable funds from relevant suppliers. Refunds may be subject to: • Bank charges • Payment gateway fees • Currency exchange differences • Supplier administration fees 

 

How to Cancel

All cancellations must be submitted in writing. The effective cancellation date will be the date on which written notice is received and acknowledged by our team.

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Masai Mara Tour Package Reviews

Agent: Wild Portraits Safaris

Latika • 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much for planning such a wonderful trip for us. Everything was well organized, from the accommodations to the transfers. We had an amazing experien (Read More)ce and created memories that will last a lifetime. Would definitely recommend Wild portraits safari

Agent: Imara Destinations Africa

Meenakshi • 3 weeks ago

All arrangements including hotel, game drives, food arrangements, personalised s (Read More)ervices by İmara Destinations was excellent We started our trip from New Delhi to Nairobi via Mumbai by Indigo flight. Dennis was there to welcome us at the airport early in the morning. We started off to Samburu, had lunch on the way had a relaxing evening at the resort. We had a wonderful game drive next day at the samburu national reserve, saw a leopard, zebra, giraffe, ostrich, etc from close quarters. We went to ol Pajeto conservancy, fed blind rhino, saw chimpanzees and other animals including two horned rhinos, proceeded to Nakuru saw pelicans, flamingos etc there, Masai Mara we stayed for three nights and had two game drives. Could see lots of lions, cheetah with its prey as well as a pregnant cheetah, zebras, giraffes etc. we also saw ostriches and other animals and birds there. We then went to Naivasha had a boat ride with walk and see crocodiles and hippos and crescent island visit walked with zebras, impalas and wildebeest but couldn’t see giraffe there. Due to floods last year many parts of crescent island got submerged so could only see part of the island. Our last destination was Amboseli park with game drive there. Overall it was a highly satisfying and interesting experience. İmara Destinations did a very good job of taking us to the exact spots where animals would be seen uninterrupted. Well done İmara Destinations. Thanks to Dennis and Murray for it

Agent: Ariphine Tour And Safaris

Abhishek • 3 weeks ago

We had the pleasure of experiencing a 6‑day safari with Ariphine Tours & Safaris (Read More) in the first week of June 2026. From the very beginning, Ashley and her team were outstanding—accommodating all our requests, offering valuable suggestions, and planning the itinerary with great attention to detail. Our guide, Evans, was exceptionally knowledgeable and ensured we enjoyed the best possible sightings across Masai Mara, Naivasha, Nakuru, and Amboseli. His expertise and dedication made every moment of the journey unforgettable. A heartfelt thank you to Ashley and Evans for making this safari truly memorable. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Kenya’s natural beauty with a professional and caring team.

Agent: Wild Portraits Safaris

Harshitha • 8 months ago

Excellent

Agent: Wild Portraits Safaris

[email protected] • 10 months ago

Just went for 8 day safari with James and Wild Portraits Safaris...it was spot o (Read More)n perfect. Reasons 1.Clear communication and replies always comes very quickly on WhatsApp. 2. Very genuine with suggestions and doesn't do things as a job or formality. 3. James is very knowledgeable. 4. The enthusiasm and passion shown by James was just so infectious. 5. The planning of itinerary takes care of all the finer details. 6. They really take care of your focus and they don't try to sell anything you are not interested in. For example we skipped the village visit because we didn't see value in it. 7. Quite flexible and adjusts as things progress.

Agent: Scope Safaris

Abhishek • 10 months ago

Justus and his team made all arrangements for us. We are a family of 4 with 2 yo (Read More)ung children. He was always by our side and made sure we enjoyed our vacation. Highly recommended for families who need extra care.

5-Day Masai Mara and Great Lakes Group Sharing Safari

Masai Mara National Reserve(2N) → Lake Nakuru National Park(1N) → Lake Naivasha(1N)

4.8 (4 Reviews)

STAY   budget hotels + camp

$ 978

Compare quotes from 3 agents and get best deals